The Evolving State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Over the past two years it seems that every company is focusing on ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) standards, which include Inclusion and Diversity. There’s a new emphasis for inclusion to be meaningful, authentic, and measurable. Since the pandemic, the options we have for work vary […]
‘Twas the week before New Year and all through the world dreams of progress and hope for ’23 were unfurled. While the past few years brought us news that was sober, This year we gathered at ERC in October! Our resilience, creativity, and optimism kept us hopin’… With good reason: with time, most countries’ borders […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HappyNewYear2023.jpg483724Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngEllen Harris2022-12-28 18:02:132022-12-28 18:02:13A Year in Reflection
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Moose-110-3.jpeg448640Michael Caddenhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngMichael Cadden2022-12-21 22:05:092022-12-21 22:05:09Which Country has 13 Mischief-makers?
When living in Japan, one of my favorite end of year customs was “oosouji,” the “big cleaning” that takes place between mid-December and the New Year’s holiday. Rooted in Shinto concepts of purification and the belief that gods of fortune won’t visit dirty houses, it’s also practical: New Year’s is when the family gathers, and […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Asian_Cleaning.jpg483724Kate Havashttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngKate Havas2022-12-15 21:46:122022-12-15 21:46:25How to Ring in the New Year - Japanese Style
I’m always curious when I hear a news organization post an article about expats rating the best and the worst places to live and work. After all, we create destination reports for a living. So, I was excited to see that Bloomberg recently posted the top 10 best and worst cities for expats. The study […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Valencia.jpg482723Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngCathy Heyne2022-12-07 19:12:352022-12-07 19:12:35The Best and the Worst
How would you like an hour of extra daylight in the afternoon? Would you be willing to trade an hour of morning light for it? A tide of support for keeping clocks on Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round is growing around the world. In 2018, an EU-sponsored survey of 4.6 million respondents revealed that 80% […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Moose-106.jpeg448640Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngCathy Heyne2022-11-23 20:37:092022-11-23 20:37:09Can you guess which statements are true?
We all know air travel is a major driver of global pollution, but it is also a necessity for many industries. To fight this, most major airlines now offer “carbon offset” programs. Check a box, and you can pledge a certain amount of money to reduce the impact your flight has on the environment. What’s […]
I believe in celebrations. Life’s too short, and we must celebrate. We honor birthdays, weddings, and holidays, to name a few. These occasions connect us with others, and we feel emotions that give our lives value. Living Abroad has officially reached 35 wonderful years in the global mobility industry, and we are celebrating! While attending […]
My son and his new wife just adopted a shelter puppy. Both of them work full-time, but their job flexibility allows them to work from home for the first week of the pup’s life in his new home. Just one more benefit to the trend toward work-from-home options: being able to introduce the dog to […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Adopting-a-pet.jpg469743Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngEllen Harris2022-11-04 10:46:072022-11-04 10:46:07Adopting or Adapting, Pets Make a Home
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Moose-102.jpg448640Michael Caddenhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngMichael Cadden2022-10-27 16:52:312022-10-27 16:58:28Gambling, Elvis and Sunshine - Which is True About Las Vegas?
Among other opportunities, an assignment abroad may offer a bonus that some would pay good money for: immersion in a language other than your native one. This can be exciting, but also overwhelming. When trying to memorize new words and grammar points, things can easily slip from your memory. If you’re working in a language […]
Now that business events are picking up, there will be many opportunities to be social with coworkers and industry friends. Not only are holiday parties right around the corner, but the biggest event in the global mobility world happens in Las Vegas in a few weeks: WERC’s Global Workforce Symposium 2022. Networking opportunities are a […]
Do you know some people who seem to do everything well? They perform at a very high level, and nothing seems to overwhelm them. The truth is that we never know what is going on with people internally. Even the most highly effective international businesspeople face the challenges of maintaining good mental health. The rigors […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MentalHealth.jpg483724Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngEllen Harris2022-10-05 18:22:432022-10-05 18:22:43Taking Care of Your Mental Health
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moose-98.jpeg448640Michael Caddenhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngMichael Cadden2022-09-30 14:46:302022-09-30 14:47:46What Should You Know About Taxis in Malta?
Moving Across the Ocean Returning to the US after fifteen years of living in Japan was an undertaking. There were lots of forms, lots of checklists, lots of tears. There were also lots of boxes. Even after selling off appliances and furniture, there were still so many boxes of books, clothes, and sundry items that […]
I knew it was bound to happen. I have always had the utmost respect for Queen Elizabeth II, and while I had something else in mind to share in this newsletter, I wanted to take a moment to honor her one last time. While I am a confessed anglophile, what impressed me most about her […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Queen-Elizabeth.jpg483724Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngCathy Heyne2022-09-14 17:42:272022-09-14 17:42:27Keep Calm and Carry On
How many of us have heard that instruction passed from parent to offspring as the child faces a crossroad or new situation? We say, “Make good choices!” to a new driver transporting friends for the first time, to a teen going to their first party, to a college freshman. For many of us, our awareness […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moose-94.jpeg448640Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-color-newtagline-1.pngCathy Heyne2022-09-02 18:21:002022-09-02 18:21:00What is Not True About Argentinian Business Meetings?
Given that we’re halfway through July and deeply entrenched in the summer, I thought it might be fun to share some fun facts about Living Abroad. A lot of us are suffering from long hot days, so we have some “cool” facts to share with you. Living Abroad’s International Relocation Center (IRC) is an invaluable […]
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The Morphing of DE&I
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneThe Evolving State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Over the past two years it seems that every company is focusing on ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) standards, which include Inclusion and Diversity. There’s a new emphasis for inclusion to be meaningful, authentic, and measurable. Since the pandemic, the options we have for work vary […]
A Year in Reflection
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen Harris‘Twas the week before New Year and all through the world dreams of progress and hope for ’23 were unfurled. While the past few years brought us news that was sober, This year we gathered at ERC in October! Our resilience, creativity, and optimism kept us hopin’… With good reason: with time, most countries’ borders […]
Which Country has 13 Mischief-makers?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Michael CaddenHow to Ring in the New Year – Japanese Style
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Kate HavasWhen living in Japan, one of my favorite end of year customs was “oosouji,” the “big cleaning” that takes place between mid-December and the New Year’s holiday. Rooted in Shinto concepts of purification and the belief that gods of fortune won’t visit dirty houses, it’s also practical: New Year’s is when the family gathers, and […]
The Best and the Worst
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneI’m always curious when I hear a news organization post an article about expats rating the best and the worst places to live and work. After all, we create destination reports for a living. So, I was excited to see that Bloomberg recently posted the top 10 best and worst cities for expats. The study […]
Year-Round Daylight Saving Time?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisHow would you like an hour of extra daylight in the afternoon? Would you be willing to trade an hour of morning light for it? A tide of support for keeping clocks on Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round is growing around the world. In 2018, an EU-sponsored survey of 4.6 million respondents revealed that 80% […]
Can you guess which statements are true?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneCan Aviation have a Positive Environmental Impact?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Kate HavasWe all know air travel is a major driver of global pollution, but it is also a necessity for many industries. To fight this, most major airlines now offer “carbon offset” programs. Check a box, and you can pledge a certain amount of money to reduce the impact your flight has on the environment. What’s […]
Let’s Celebrate!
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneI believe in celebrations. Life’s too short, and we must celebrate. We honor birthdays, weddings, and holidays, to name a few. These occasions connect us with others, and we feel emotions that give our lives value. Living Abroad has officially reached 35 wonderful years in the global mobility industry, and we are celebrating! While attending […]
Adopting or Adapting, Pets Make a Home
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisMy son and his new wife just adopted a shelter puppy. Both of them work full-time, but their job flexibility allows them to work from home for the first week of the pup’s life in his new home. Just one more benefit to the trend toward work-from-home options: being able to introduce the dog to […]
Gambling, Elvis and Sunshine – Which is True About Las Vegas?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Michael CaddenDid Something Slip Your Mind?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Kate HavasAmong other opportunities, an assignment abroad may offer a bonus that some would pay good money for: immersion in a language other than your native one. This can be exciting, but also overwhelming. When trying to memorize new words and grammar points, things can easily slip from your memory. If you’re working in a language […]
Happy Networking!
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneNow that business events are picking up, there will be many opportunities to be social with coworkers and industry friends. Not only are holiday parties right around the corner, but the biggest event in the global mobility world happens in Las Vegas in a few weeks: WERC’s Global Workforce Symposium 2022. Networking opportunities are a […]
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisDo you know some people who seem to do everything well? They perform at a very high level, and nothing seems to overwhelm them. The truth is that we never know what is going on with people internally. Even the most highly effective international businesspeople face the challenges of maintaining good mental health. The rigors […]
What Should You Know About Taxis in Malta?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Michael CaddenDoes This Sound Familiar?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Kate HavasMoving Across the Ocean Returning to the US after fifteen years of living in Japan was an undertaking. There were lots of forms, lots of checklists, lots of tears. There were also lots of boxes. Even after selling off appliances and furniture, there were still so many boxes of books, clothes, and sundry items that […]
Keep Calm and Carry On
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneI knew it was bound to happen. I have always had the utmost respect for Queen Elizabeth II, and while I had something else in mind to share in this newsletter, I wanted to take a moment to honor her one last time. While I am a confessed anglophile, what impressed me most about her […]
Make Good Choices
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisHow many of us have heard that instruction passed from parent to offspring as the child faces a crossroad or new situation? We say, “Make good choices!” to a new driver transporting friends for the first time, to a teen going to their first party, to a college freshman. For many of us, our awareness […]
What is Not True About Argentinian Business Meetings?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneFun Facts About Us
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneGiven that we’re halfway through July and deeply entrenched in the summer, I thought it might be fun to share some fun facts about Living Abroad. A lot of us are suffering from long hot days, so we have some “cool” facts to share with you. Living Abroad’s International Relocation Center (IRC) is an invaluable […]